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University of Wisconsin-Madison Anthropology, B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Anthropology, B.A.

Madison, USA

BA

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (B.A.) is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of human cultures, societies, and behaviors. This program covers various perspectives, including social, cultural, and biological anthropology. Students engage with both theoretical and practical aspects, emphasizing critical thinking and methodological skills.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in diverse fields such as cultural resource management, social work, education, public policy, and international development. Many also find opportunities in research, community development, and non-profit organizations, leveraging their anthropological knowledge to address societal challenges.

Anthropology is the comparative study of human diversity through time and across the world. Its scope spans the humanities, the social sciences, and the biological, physical, and evolutionary sciences. As a history of the human species, anthropology studies all human biological and behavioral variation from the earliest fossil records to the present; it includes the study of nonhuman primates as well. As a social science, anthropology aims at uncovering the patterns of past and present societies. As one of the humanities, anthropology seeks to understand the ways cultural meaning and political power have shaped human experience.